Manaslu Price & Policies

Price & Schedule

Price Includes

• Hotels in Kathmandu (two nights at beginning of expedition, one night at end.)
• Transport in Kathmandu
• Heli transport to and from Samagoan
• All food and lodging during the trek and climb
• All group camp supplies such as tents, cooking equipment, etc.
• All group climbing gear including minimum of 4 bottles of oxygen per climber
• Nepalese climbing and trekking permits
• Guides, Sherpa, yaks, porters, liaison officer, and all other support staff

Price Does Not Include

• International round-trip airfare to Kathmandu
• Trip cancellation insurance (required)
• Personal gear (see Gear List)
• Personal expenses (i.e., laundry, internet charges)
• Internet fees ( to be purchased directly from local providers)
• Meals in Kathmandu
• Expenses incurred as a result of delays beyond the control of Alpine Ascents
• Expenses incurred in the event of early departure (evacuation fees, transport, etc.)
• Gratuities for guide team

Manaslu Cancellation Policy

Due to the nature and heavy costs of government and operator permits, Alpine Ascents International must adhere to a stringent refund policy.

Each deposit, regardless of amount, includes a $300.00 non-refundable registration fee.

Refund Policy

• Each $5,000.00 deposit is nonrefundable.
• All balances are due 120 days prior to departure date unless otherwise specified and can be paid by check, wire transfer, or credit card with a surcharge of 3%. Payment details will be in your billing statement.
• Full refunds, less deposit, will be provided for cancellations received 120 days prior to departure date.
• 50% refunds will be provided for cancellations received 90-119 days prior to departure date.
• No refunds will be provided for cancellations received 89 days prior to departure date.
• All refund requests must be made in writing and received in our office within the deadlines stated above.
• Participants whose balances are not received by the 120th day deadline as stated above risk forfeiture of their place on the expedition.

Trip Cancellation Insurance

We strongly recommend purchasing trip insurance. Even with the best planning, unexpected circumstances—such as an injury or family emergency—may prevent you from joining your trip.

Because Alpine Ascents’ cancellation policies apply regardless of the reason for cancellation, trip insurance is often your best option for recovering non-refundable trip costs if you need to cancel after the refund deadline.

Alpine Ascents International offers a plan in conjunction with our travel insurance partner linked below, however you are welcome to use whatever insurance provider you prefer.